THE DALAI LAMA'S MESSAGES OF INTERFAITH HARMONY & UNIVERSAL COMPASSION REACH AUDIENCES IN NEW YORK STATE

The Dalai Lama's travel arc across North America in 2006 takes him through Canada, California, Colorado and onto New York State. Norbu and I are assigned to cover his rigorous activies from discussing the impact Buddhism has on legal systems at University at Buffalo, reviewing the latest discoveries of integrative medicine with top-notch doctors at Menla mountain in the Catskills, delivering a spontaneous and unpublicized talk beneath an archway of flowers in a Woodstock field, empowering 200 Buddhists at a Woodstock Monastery (home to one of the largest gold Buddhas) and welling up with emotion as he describes his undying dedication to a path of compassion during teachings in New York City. VIDEO LINK -- Tibetan 11 minute report

SEPTEMBER 11 INTERFAITH UNITY WALK UNITY - Washington and New York City Through interfaith dialogue, spiritual sharing and walking together, this walk commemorates the tragedy of 9/11 and recognizes those who have worked towards social justice, nonviolence and peace Reporter's Notebook Link

Beyond the demands of running any kind of business in the United States, this Tibetan couple faces some some unique challenges, like doubt from family members from a culture that frowns on too much focus on external beauty versus inner wisdom and humility. The salon provides a unique window into Tibetan culture for many customers.

Bonus: the founder of the salon, John Carden, is a compassionate and gentle soul who composed and sang 'Missing You at Christmas' for our troops overseas. Enjoy the song and please feel free to spread far and wide. AUDIO LINK - Missing You at Christmas

American Local Organic Produce On The Rise - Washington, DCA look at America's growing local produce markets through the lense of a parallel movement happening in parts of TibetVIDEO LINK - Tibetan Service (IN TIBETAN)

A look at America's growing local produce markets through the lense of a parallel movement happening in parts of Tibet